- Rohde & Schwarz and Samsung have verified the secure telemetry test cases concerning the physical layer of the UWB protocol, thus assessing the secure reception characteristics of devices based on the FiRa specifications.
- The FiRa 2.0 technical specifications include new test cases covering the prevention of physical layer attacks on secure telemetry applications using UWB technology.
- These test cases have been verified on Samsung’s latest UWB chipset with Rohde & Schwarz’s R&S CMP200 series radio communication tester.
- Verification of the physical layer security test cases helps to make applications using UWB technology more resistant to malicious attacks.
UWB has capabilities for secure fine ranging, based on accurate Time of Flight (ToF) estimation and relative position determination. Therefore, UWB-enabled devices can accurately and securely measure the distance and direction of connected devices. These capabilities make UWB an ideal technology for a wide range of use cases, such as untracked indoor navigation, social distancing, hands-free access, asset tracking, ticket validation, mobile payment, and point-and-trigger applications.
The PHY Secure Ranging test cases specified in the FiRa 2.0 Test Specifications have now been implemented by Rohde & Schwarz and verified using Samsung’s latest UWB Chipset, representing another step forward in achieving an interoperable UWB ecosystem across chipsets, devices, and services infrastructures.
Rohde & Schwarz integrated UWB test capabilities into the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester. It is ideal for addressing UWB test challenges during mass production as well as R&D. The tester combines the capabilities of a signal analyzer and signal generator in a single instrument. In combination with Rohde & Schwarz shielded chambers and automatization software WMT, the R&S CMP200 offers a solution for transmitter, receiver, ToF and Angle of Arrival (AoA) measurements in conducted and radiated mode, compliant to IEEE 802.15.4a/z specifications.
Rohde & Schwarz showcased the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester with integrated UWB test capabilities at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona.
